As an unidentified maker badge, it would be nice to see some sharper closeups of the obverse for future reference, including the eagle's odd feet, etc.
Interesting to me that although the obverse bears no resemblance to the Juncker-style tombak badges, the reverse hardware looks a lot like the pin of a "1st pattern" Juncker and the flat wire catch of a "2nd pattern" Juncker, but mounted on plates for attachment to zinc. Could Juncker have had a 2nd die for making zinc badges after finishing their tombak production? Just wild speculation of course...
Best regards,
---Norm
Interesting to me that although the obverse bears no resemblance to the Juncker-style tombak badges, the reverse hardware looks a lot like the pin of a "1st pattern" Juncker and the flat wire catch of a "2nd pattern" Juncker, but mounted on plates for attachment to zinc. Could Juncker have had a 2nd die for making zinc badges after finishing their tombak production? Just wild speculation of course...
Best regards,
---Norm
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